Criminal Defense Investigation
Criminal Defense Investigation

Author: Jeremy Lee Pennington

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2016-04-12

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781530614516

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Criminal Defense Investigation: Theory, Practice, and Methods provides the essential knowledge that you need to uncover critical evidence during a criminal defense investigation. From using investigative theory to uncovering evidence with advanced analytical concepts, you will learn the skills required to conduct criminal defense investigations from a perspective grounded in sophisticated analytical techniques. This resource is specifically tailored to those who already know how to collect evidence, thereby allowing experienced investigators to improve their established skill sets. In this book, you will learn the following: Who criminal defense investigators are from moral and ethical perspectives, their mindsets, their professional relationships with defense attorneys, and the qualifications required to become a criminal defense investigator The definition of an investigation The concept of evidence and how it relates to the work of a criminal defense investigator Issues of denial and deception in defendants, witnesses, and law enforcement The theory of criminal defense investigations and how it is applied to practice The process of implementing the criminal defense investigation cycle The concept of all source analysis and how it provides utility to a criminal defense investigation The application of structured analytical techniques in the area of investigative needs, model construction, key assumption checks, information quality checks, chronology analysis, network analysis, hypothesis generation, probable event analysis, and competing hypotheses analysis

Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques
Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques

Author: THOMAS J. FARRELL.

Publisher:

Published: 2008-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781580121309

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Improve your advocacy, speed trial preparation, avoid pitfalls, and be ready for surprises with Thomas J. Farrell's Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques. This book is loaded with proven angles of attack that will improve your effectiveness in all stages of your representation ... from initial interview through sentencing. Mr. Farrell supports his strategies with pattern argument language, model questions, 130 forms, real-life examples, checklists, and 1,400 case citations. Here is a small slice of what he covers:* identifying weaknesses in the prosecution's case* extracting concessions in pretrial motions and hearings* cross-examining government experts* defending specific crimes* mitigating the offense at sentencing* and much moreFor proven arguments, hundreds of forms, and effective tactics for criminal cases, purchase the latest edition of Criminal Defense Tools and Techniques by Thomas J. Farrell.

TECHNIQUES OF LEGAL INVESTIGATION
TECHNIQUES OF LEGAL INVESTIGATION

Author: Anthony M. Golec

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0398082014

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This text in the area of civil litigation investigation continues to fill the need that has long existed for a general reference work on techniques, procedures and practices in the field of legal investigation. Intended as an educational tool for the lay legal investigator, it is written by an investigator with thirty years experience in legal investigating for trial attorneys and in helping to prepare thousands of civil and criminal cases for trial. In its new revised edition, TECHNIQUES OF LEGAL INVESTIGATION has been completely updated for a new generation of legal investigators and provides the latest pertinent case citations from Appellate and Supreme Court decisions. There are over 400 such case citations in this revised edition. Included are discussions of the law of evidence, interviewing witnesses, forensic photography, and investigation reports. A section on professional ethics has been included and an entire chapter has been devoted to criminal defense investigation. Many new illustrations have been included in this new edition. Investigators who must gather the facts of any occurrence, whether a tort or a crime for eventual presentation before a court or other tribunal should find this book a valuable aid.

Criminal Defence and Procedure
Criminal Defence and Procedure

Author: T. Scheffer

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2010-10-29

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 023028311X

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Procedure is not just a programme or a nexus of formalities. It is something done by legal experts and lay participants in a highly concerted ensemble. Procedure frames and advances all law-relevant activities. This book, written by three authors from different disciplinary backgrounds, provides an in-depth comparison of criminal defence work in different legal cultures. Via an ethnographic comparison, this book also shows how defence work responds to the challenges of different procedural regimes and how it contributes to their individual outcomes. Criminal Defence and Procedure opens up new horizons for legal comparison, inviting novel understandings of procedural law as well as possibilities of legal reform.

Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination
Relentless Criminal Cross-Examination

Author: Kevin J. Mahoney

Publisher: LexisNexis

Published: 2018-03-30

Total Pages: 2040

ISBN-13: 0938065750

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How to (1) persuasively open with the weaknesses you will expose in the government’s case, and (2) demonstrate those weaknesses through your cross-examinations. Themes, angles of attack, pattern Q&A, and technique tips for cross-examining arresting officers, detectives, toxicologists, medical examiners, eyewitnesses, informants, and accomplices.

Introduction to Criminal Investigation
Introduction to Criminal Investigation

Author: Michael Birzer

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-07-31

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1439897484

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The manner in which criminal investigators are trained is neither uniform nor consistent, ranging from sophisticated training protocols in some departments to on-the-job experience alongside senior investigators in others. Ideal for students taking a first course in the subject as well as professionals in need of a refresher, Introduction to Criminal Investigation uses an accessible format to convey concepts in practical, concrete terms. Topics discussed include: The history of criminal investigation in Western society Qualifications for becoming an investigator, the selection process, and ideal training requirements Crime scene search techniques, including planning and post-search debriefing Preparing effective field notes and investigative reports Interviewing and interrogating Types of evidence found at the crime scene and how to collect, package, and preserve it The contributions of forensic science to criminal investigations and the equipment used in crime labs Investigative protocol for a range of crimes, including property crimes, auto theft, arson, financial crimes, homicide, assault, sex crimes, and robbery Specialized investigations, including drug trafficking, cybercrime, and gang-related crime Legal issues involved in criminal investigations and preparing a case for trial Bringing together contributions from law enforcement personnel, academics, and attorneys, the book combines practical and theoretical elements to provide a comprehensive examination of today‘s criminal investigative process. The accessible manner in which the information is conveyed makes this an ideal text for a wide-ranging audience.

Hunting Cyber Criminals
Hunting Cyber Criminals

Author: Vinny Troia

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2020-02-11

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 1119540925

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The skills and tools for collecting, verifying and correlating information from different types of systems is an essential skill when tracking down hackers. This book explores Open Source Intelligence Gathering (OSINT) inside out from multiple perspectives, including those of hackers and seasoned intelligence experts. OSINT refers to the techniques and tools required to harvest publicly available data concerning a person or an organization. With several years of experience of tracking hackers with OSINT, the author whips up a classical plot-line involving a hunt for a threat actor. While taking the audience through the thrilling investigative drama, the author immerses the audience with in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art OSINT tools and techniques. Technical users will want a basic understanding of the Linux command line in order to follow the examples. But a person with no Linux or programming experience can still gain a lot from this book through the commentaries. This book’s unique digital investigation proposition is a combination of story-telling, tutorials, and case studies. The book explores digital investigation from multiple angles: Through the eyes of the author who has several years of experience in the subject. Through the mind of the hacker who collects massive amounts of data from multiple online sources to identify targets as well as ways to hit the targets. Through the eyes of industry leaders. This book is ideal for: Investigation professionals, forensic analysts, and CISO/CIO and other executives wanting to understand the mindset of a hacker and how seemingly harmless information can be used to target their organization. Security analysts, forensic investigators, and SOC teams looking for new approaches on digital investigations from the perspective of collecting and parsing publicly available information. CISOs and defense teams will find this book useful because it takes the perspective of infiltrating an organization from the mindset of a hacker. The commentary provided by outside experts will also provide them with ideas to further protect their organization’s data.